Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsKey Leadership role for an established UK businessLeading role for a SMEAbout Our ClientOur client is a unique business that is well established in the local area.They are entering a transformation/turnaround scenario where there is significant ability to add value and make a difference.Job DescriptionSupport and advise on, and ultimately responsible for, all company financial matters.Deliver strategic, management and operational financial information including annual budgeting, monthly management reporting, strategic planning, and five-year business plans as appropriate and as required on a timely basis.Ensure the business has accurate, accessible, timely costings to hand.Manage banking relationships and cash management across existing trade loan facilities and group loans.Prepare monthly accounts, cash flow forecasts and statistical data returns.Partner across the business to support financial management and budget planning. Allocate devolved budgets and ensure effective management of these working closely with budget holders to engender and encourage budgetary ownership and responsibility across the business.Challenge and manage budget allocation and overspend.Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.Ensure the business has appropriate and effective IT infrastructure and strategy in play.Drive greater teamwork, sharing of best practice, efficiency & effectiveness through an effective, consistent, monthly team meetingCommunicate effectively across a wide range of audiences both internally and externally to foster continually improving working relationsEnsure that all activities are fully costed from Marketing through to Sales projectsThe Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will have a background within a similar sized growing SME, reporting into a larger Group and have a proven track record in a finance leadership role. You will have strong commercial acumen, drive and ambition with the ability to be hands on and work with a small leadership team. Ideally having experience in a turnaround setting would be advantageous with a strong operational focus. Excellent communication skills are essential as well as good IT knowledge. Strong attention to detail and a collaborative management style is essential.You will have the ability to manage, develop and mentor a small finance team and be forward thinking and strategic with the ability to work at pace, autonomously. This role would be suitable for a Head of Finance/Financial Controller looking for their first step into a number one role in finance. Experience of team leadership and people management is crucial.You will be naturally calm under pressure, a good problem solver and enjoy working in a friendly, family feel culture. You will also have a cooperative approach to both internal and external stakeholders and be used to working in a "hands on" role.What's on Offer80,000 - 100,000 + BensContactLuisa DiamantQuote job refJN-032025-6707284Phone number+44 1727 73 0146Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationStoke on TrentContract typePermanentConsultant nameLuisa DiamantConsultant phone+44 1727 73 0146Job referenceJN-032025-6707284
